The Rural Times

The independent review into Australia’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

RELEASE OF COLVIN REVIEW IS JUST THE BEGINNING The long awaited release of the final report of the Colvin Review1 is just the beginning of a proces...

Why More Farmers Are Turning to Cone Bottom Tanks to Boost Productivity

In recent years, Australian farmers have been increasingly adopting innovative solutions to optimise fertiliser use and improve their overall produc...

Strong global interest for macadamia farms located in one of Australia’s largest producing regions

Two established macadamia orchards situated on 1,512ha in  the world-renowned Bundaberg growing region have hit the market and are attracting strong...

Is India the next frontier for Australian agriculture?

Fundamental demand shifts in the big populations of China and India – one third of the planet’s people – are challenging global food and fibre produ...

Labor’s disingenuous funding brings more pain for live sheep farmers

Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is reiterating a future Coalition Government will reinstate the live sheep export trade, following Labor’s...

Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values

Mid-Year Update 2024: Farmland values stabilise as number of property transactions tightens Australian farmland values have continued to grow through...

Demand for high powered tractors revs up 2024 baling season

New Holland dealer Double R is seeing increased demand from farmers and contractors for high horsepower tractors to operate machinery and cover mo...

‘Super tax’ to jeopardise family farms

Following the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 through the House of ...

The Benefits of Buying a House and Land Package

Navigating the property market can be a daunting task, especially for first-time buyers or those looking for a seamless transition into their new ho...